Section Engineer

Kier Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Kier Group is seeking a Section Engineer for its wastewater construction team based in Hogsmill, Surrey. You will bridge design and construction, ensuring safe, on-time delivery to specification. The role requires reading and interpreting drawings, resolving design queries, and coordinating temporary works on site.

CSCS card, a full driving licence, and a civil engineering qualification are essential. Hours are 45 per week with flexibility; you will work in a delivery-focused team committed to

Qualifications

• HNC/HND or Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or related field.
• Practical experience on infrastructure or wastewater construction projects.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings and specifications.
• Full driving licence and CSCS card; site safety mindset.

Responsibilities

• Interpreting design documentation and ensuring works follow drawings and specs.
• Support construction teams with technical queries and resolve design conflicts.
• Manage temporary works designs and approvals on site in line with requirements.
• Monitor construction progress and provide technical input for reports and planning.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards, CDM regulations and quality procedures.

Skills

Site coordination

Analytical skills

Reading drawings

MS Office

Education

HNC/HND or Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

MS Office

Construction software

Job description

We're looking for a Section Engineer to join our wastewater construction team based in Hogsmill, Surrey.

Location: Hogsmill, Surrey
Hours: 45 hours per week - some flexibility on hours available if desired, just let us know when you speak to us.

We are seeking adetail-oriented and technically astute Section Engineer to join our progressive and delivery-focused team within the wastewater construction sector. You will play a key role in supporting the engineering and technical compliance of the project, bridging the gap between design and construction, and providing engineering support across the project to ensure safe and timely delivery to the required standard.

What will you be responsible for?

As a Section Engineer, you'll be working within the wastewater construction team, supporting them in delivering projects safely, on time, and to specification. Your day to day will include:

• Interpreting design documentation and ensuring works are carried out in accordance with approved drawings and specifications
• Supporting construction teams with technical queries, resolving design conflicts, and driving value engineering initiatives
• Managing and coordinating temporary works designs and approvals in line with site requirements and programme
• Monitoring and recording construction progress and providing accurate technical input to support project reporting and planning
• Ensuring compliance with relevant industry standards, CDM regulations, and internal quality procedures

What are we looking for?

This role of Section Engineer is great for you if:

• You have an HNC/HND or Bachelor's degree (or demonstrable equivalent experience) in civil engineering, mechanical, electrical, or a related engineering discipline
• You have practical experience working on infrastructure or wastewater construction projects, with a focus on engineering assurance
• You can read and interpret construction drawings, technical specifications, and design packages
• You have strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a focus on technical detail and site coordination
• You hold a valid CSCS card and a Full driving licence, and have excellent communication skills with proficiency in MS Office and construction-related software

Rewards and benefits

We're proud to be able to offer our brilliant people a wide variety of benefits that you can tailor to your needs. You can see more information of benefits here.

Diversity and inclusion

Making Kier a diverse and inclusive place to work is a huge priority for us. We're proud of the steps we've taken so far, but we know we must always do more. Our employees are key in shaping Kier's diversity and inclusion initiatives and our people have made a huge impact on how we work, by using their experiences to shape our policies. You can see our D&I action plan here. As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this role will be offered an interview.